The Passion Project
This is Eric's passion project, and he's interviewing others about their own passions, and sources of invigoration. Join Eric and his guests from across business, sports, music, culture and more to explore the pursuits that bring us satisfaction and happiness. Based in Winnipeg, Canada.
Episodes
45 episodes
Discover What Makes Your Heart Beat With Travel Manitoba President Colin Ferguson
Colin Ferguson is the President & CEO of Travel Manitoba. Colin joins Eric to celebrate their provincial backyard, and being interviewed by two generations of MacLise's. Colin speaks to Churchill's role as an international driver for touris...
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Episode 42
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1:02:09
Inspiring Young People to Take Action in Their Careers & Communities With Scott Angus & HP Change
Scott Angus is not just one thing; he's the founder of HP Change, an inspirator (real word?) at WPG Cycle, and host of an upcoming TV Show where he records himself trying new things. Scott j...
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Episode 41
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53:53
Crafting the Winnipeg Folk Festival Lineup With Artistic Director Chris Frayer
Chris Frayer is the Artistic Director for Winnipeg Folk Festival, taking place July 7-10, 2022 at Birds Hill Provincial Park. Chris joins Eric for the Season 3 premiere to discuss the vibrant local music scene, and being happy for artists when ...
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Episode 40
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59:43
Kevin Donnelly Returns | Attracting and Promoting Top-Talent Shows
Kevin Donnelly is the Sr. Vice President of Venues & Entertainment at True North Sports + Entertainment. Kevin returns for the season 2 finale to explain how Venues & Entertainment got hit immediately and with the full-force of the pand...
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Episode 39
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1:00:42
Donovan Gray, M.D. | Stories and Perspective From an ER Physician
Donovan Gray is an urgent care physician, and author of "Dude, Where's My Stethoscope? and other stories from the ER". Donovan joins Eric to explain why amid the hectic schedule and hours of an ER doctor he wanted to write a book about his expe...
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Episode 38
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39:44
Nicole Pellaers | Gourmet S'mores + Lessons Learned From Closing Your Business
Nicole Pellaers was the co-founder of Folk + Fire, a gourmet s'mores experience. Nicole joins the podcast to talk about business school conferences, and Eric shares why he looked up to Nicole and wanted to follow in her footsteps. Nicole explai...
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Episode 37
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48:09
Jaime Manness | Hike Manitoba, How To Be An Outsider, and Manitoba's Quiet Beauty
Jaime Manness is a creator, owner, and author at Hike Manitoba - a community and resource dedicated to hiking in Manitoba. Jaime joins Eric to enlighten him on the Leave No Trace outdoor principles, and ensuring good poop etiquette. Jaime share...
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Episode 36
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39:25
Lily Medynska & Josh Goossen | Winnipeg Eats, the Creator Economy, and Finding Your Voice
Lily Medynska and Josh Goossen are creators and curators of Winnipeg Eats (@wpgeats) - featuring food + destinations in Winnipeg and beyond. Lily and Josh join Eric to spill the tea on the best burgers and mini egg desserts. Lily explains how h...
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Episode 35
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55:26
Glen & Cam MacAngus | Red-Hot Real Estate and Considerations for First-Time Buyers
Glen and Cam MacAngus are MacAngus Team Real Estate; celebrating 36 successful years in real estate. Glen and Cam join Eric to bond over being the only MacAngus's and MacLise's in the city. The three break down Winnipeg's red-hot housing market...
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Episode 34
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56:38
Alec Chambers Part 2 | Top 5 Movies of 2020 and Oscars Primer
Manitoban filmmaker Alec Chambers continues chatting with Eric to share their favourite movies from 2020 and beyond including Tenet, Sound of Metal, Step Brothers, About Time and more. Then, the two get primed for the 93rd Academy Awards, discu...
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50:45
Alec Chambers Part 1 | Filmmaking, Evoking Emotional Responses and "Whispers in the Wheat"
Alec Chambers is a Manitoba-born filmmaker. His debut feature film, "Whispers in the Wheat" is anticipated to release this year. Alec joins Eric to chat about his Harry Styles fandom, and concerts in Brandon. Alec shares how emotional dramas st...
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Episode 33
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50:37
Ivan Decker | Stand-Up Comedy, Separators, and Motivational Stepping Stones
Ivan Decker is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor; he is a feature performer on the Netflix series "Comedians of the World". Ivan joins Eric to chat about the algorithm, SNL, and podcasts replacing late-night as the premier publicity platfo...
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Episode 32
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1:11:59
Paul Edmonds | Finding A Labour of Love, Calling the Winnipeg Jets, and Minor League Baseball's Charm
Paul Edmonds is the play-by-play radio voice of the Winnipeg Jets. Paul joins Eric to explain how being singularly focussed through his career has allowed him to keep sports as a labour of love. Paul shares tales from 19 years as the voice of t...
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Episode 31
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1:10:06
Kevin Chief | A Commitment to Community and Leadership Development
Kevin Chief is Principal of Chief Partnerships Manitoba Inc., and co-founder of the Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre (WASAC); he brings a commitment to community and leadership development through his dedication to education, traini...
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Episode 30
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1:06:41
Bailey Bram | An Olympic Dream Fulfilled Feat. Cheryl Zealand
#17 Bailey Bram is an Olympic Women's Ice Hockey silver medalist, and 5-time IIHF Women's World Championship medalist. Bailey joins Eric and guest co-host Cheryl Zealand to recall how a reach out for Cranked sponsorship sparked a budding friend...
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Episode 29
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58:00
Ashley James | Art Direction, Film & Television, and Taking the Road Less Traveled
Ashley James is an art director in the film and television industry; her projects include The Boys, The Coroner, and TallBoyz. Ashley joins Eric to reminisce about both getting their start in film with A Dog's Purpose, and why Ashley's film car...
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Episode 28
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47:30
Steve Ramos | Training, Intentions, and Chipping Away to Find Your Gift
Steve Ramos is a personal trainer and founder of FitPak - daily workouts, mobility, meditations, and more. Steve joins Eric to share an exercise to set intentions for workouts, podcast recordings, and really anything. The two chat about how the...
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Episode 27
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1:03:38
Kevin Selch | Little Brown Jug Brewing Co. and Winnipeg's Essential Craft Beer Feat. Dan Mortimer
Kevin Selch is the founder of Little Brown Jug Brewing Company. Kevin joins Eric and guest co-host Dan Mortimer to discuss Dan's belief that the Little Brown Jug 1919 is Winnipeg's superior craft beer. Eric and Dan are both interested in Kevin'...
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Episode 26
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1:09:46
John Rush | Reflecting on the Bombers' Grey Cup, and Carving New Pursuits During Sports on Pause
John Rush is a vegan professional athlete, Grey Cup Champion, and chef/blogger at Rescue Dog Kitchen; 50% of proceeds from recipes, ads and merchandise go to dog rescues. John joins Eric to chat about football being his sole focus for so long, ...
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Episode 25
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58:17
Towns Apparel Co. | Community Inspired Apparel to Show Off Where You're From With Paul Thorleifson + Brooks Keen
Manitou's finest Paul Thorleifson + Brooks Keen are co-owners of Towns Apparel Co. | Community inspired apparel to show off where you're from. Paul and Brooks join Eric for a few craft beers to chat about why they started Towns, and why the pan...
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Episode 24
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55:51
Phil Roadley on Finishing World's Toughest Race, Endurance Training, and (Bikes &) Beyond
Phil Roadley is the owner of Bikes & Beyond, and a serial endurance racer; most recently his team True North finished World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji, a 10-episode event series now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Phil joins...
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Episode 23
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37:33
Chelsea Rose on Food Artistry, Finding Your Passion and Self-Criticism
Chelsea Rose is the owner of Spreads by Rosie; beautifully crafted charcuterie boards. Chelsea and Eric chat about both being too self-critical with their passion projects, and why it doesn't seem to get easier. Chelsea explains how being enamo...
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Episode 22
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39:31
Brian Dobie on Competition, Learning From Victory and Defeat, the Bisons' 2007 Vanier Cup, and David Onyemata's NFL Draft
Brian Dobie is the head coach of the University of Manitoba Bisons football team; he is the winningest head coach in Bison football history. Brian joins Eric to discuss his first October in 46 years without football games to coach, and U Sports...
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Episode 21
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1:21:28
Jenna Rae + Ashley Nicole on Jenna Rae Cakes, Riding the Early Wave of Instagram, Quitting Dentistry to Get Serious With Cake Design, and Publishing Their New Cookbook
Jenna Rae and Ashley Nicole are twin sisters and co-owners of Jenna Rae Cakes (JRC). Jenna and Ashley join Eric to discuss how JRC has been managing amid the pandemic, and if more at-home banana bread and sourdough is affecting business. Eric a...
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Episode 20
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46:22
Ace Burpee on Finding Purpose with Black Bear Rescue MB, Expressing Creativity through Radio, and Championing the Underdog
Ace Burpee is host of The Ace Burpee Show on 103.1 Virgin Radio, and an avid philanthropist. Ace joins Eric to discuss finding purpose with Black Bear Rescue Manitoba, and how he manages his time between side hustles and community involvement. ...
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Episode 19
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